ABOUT ME

Christopher Bevan is an award-winning and two-time Royal Television Society Midlands nominated filmmaker who has worked on a wide range of films including both fiction and documentary shorts, artist films, music promos and commercials. He has gained a wealth of experience as a director over fifteen years of independent film making across the UK, with his short films being screened at film festivals both here in the UK and abroad. He is also a BFI NETWORK x BAFTA Crew Alumni and currently works as Course Leader for the BFI Film Academy at QUAD Derby.

Through his work as creative director of production company YSP Media, Chris has had the opportunity to direct and produce a diverse slate of films, with select commissions funded by Arts Council England and Heritage Lottery Fund UK. Learn more about the work undertaken by YSP Media at www.yspmedia.co.uk.

Chris is currently in post-production on short thriller The Other with producer Belinda Basson of Dreamfusion Productions. He is also in the early development stages on a range of short and feature length film projects, with hopes of connecting with producers and writers to apply for the BFI Network Short Film Fund and Early Development Fund.

Testimonials

Belinda Basson (Producer, The Other - Dreamfusion Productions)

Christopher is a creative, focused and highly motivated Director and Producer, who thrives on the challenges presented by film making. Consistently working to the highest possible standards, he also has exceptional organisation and planning skills gained from working in numerous roles across a wide range of film productions. Christopher is always professional, efficient and amiable, which has rightly earned him both an excellent reputation as a Director and Producer and a highly loyal and supportive network of actors and crew members.

Bill Kubiak (Executive Producer, Caught in the Headlights)

"Over the past few years I have watched Chris grow into a fine Director. He is a professional who is always well prepared. He is very passionate about his projects and is an excellent collaborator. I'm looking forward to working with him again in the near future."

Melissa Amatt (Producer, Make It Better)

I have worked alongside Chris on several Film and TV productions where he predominantly took a director capacity. Chris is an outstanding director and strives for quality is everything involved within the production process. Chris listens to his actors and is dedicated, hard working and cares deeply about providing the best possible shot for the scene whatever constraints prevail.

Mark Drake (Actor, Love & Other Chairs, Jobseekers)

"Having worked on several projects now with Christopher I would not hesitate to recommend him as a director to any company or producer, as well as any actors. He is a consumate professional, meticulous in his research and preparation for projects and a pleasure to work with. He is always available to discuss ideas and means of approach, articulate in explaining his ideas and his passion for his work is very infectious and a highly motivating factor in my continuing to work with him. All in all a pleasure and a privilege to work with and for"

Luke Kondor (Writer, Love & Other Chairs)

"Chris is everything you need in a director. A real people person. He's got a unique ability to unite people together to work towards a common goal."

John Whall (Client, Participation Curator, Derby QUAD)

"Chris directed a behind the scenes ‘making of’ film for the Shine a Light project here at QUAD. The film followed the transformation of a local LGBT and Human Rights group, whose passion was the treatment of the LGBT community within care homes. Chris both demonstrated a respect and delicate portrayal the group, while also producing a well-crafted documentary film representing the reasoning behind the Shine a Light Project: to make visible the passions and interests of those over 60. His professionalism, approach and skill resulted in an extremely moving and honest film, which accurately represented the project, as well as the group themselves."

Andrew Thelwell (Client, EC Marketing)

"I have worked with Chris on a number of occasions and will continue to work with him in the future. His enthusiasm, accurate delivery and creativity always brings something unique and worthwhile to the table. His recent work has been outstanding and I have no hesitation in providing this recommendation."

Jane Wells (Client, Project Coordinator, Junction Arts)

“From start to finish it has been a pleasure working with Chris and he produced a film for Junction Arts that perfectly met our brief. Chris always found the time to discuss the commission with the staff team and his skills and experience helped to shape the finished product. He thoroughly researched the organisation to gain an understanding of our history and our ethos and gave over and above in terms of enthusiasm and professionalism. Chris was required to carry out a series of face to face interviews and his excellent communication skills proved to be invaluable in getting the best from people.”